Blessing of the Seniors – Dani Quiroga
“. . . as much as I’ve dreamed about this moment, there’s still a part of me that’s not ready to let go. I’ve always loved the last day of school. . . . [and] I loved the comfort of knowing I’d return – the familiar faces, the familiar routines and that feeling that no matter how long I was gone, everything would be waiting for me when I came back. But this time, it’s different. . . . There won’t be any more “back to Parish,” no more homilies with Mother Alina, no more spontaneous hugs from Ms. Morris in the halls and no more deliciously questionable Sage food, and that reality is something I’m not sure I’m quite ready to face. . . . [Parish] doesn’t just teach – it nurtures kindness, compassion and inclusion in ways that become part of who we are. . . . Leaving this place, leaving this family, is harder than I ever imagined. How do you say goodbye to a place that’s shaped you into who you are, to a place that has felt safe since the moment you walked through its doors? But if today is the last day I get to walk these halls, I can think of no better way to say goodbye than to stand here, with all of you, who have made this journey so meaningful. . . . As we step into the world beyond these walls, let’s carry these values with us. Let’s be the people who reach out to others the way we were welcomed here, the ones who choose kindness even when it’s not the easy choice, the ones who build communities and change the world for the better.”
Graduation Speeches 2-7
Class of 2025 8-11
All Acceptances, Matriculations & Scholarships 12-13
Highlights from Commencement Season 14-17
More About the Class of 2025 18-19
A Senior’s Charge to the Junior Class of 2026 – Kate Swartzwelder
“. . . It’s about choosing courage, knowing the journey ahead holds both challenges and joy. You don’t need to know exactly what’s coming – you just need to leap. . . . Even if the unknown ahead is intimidating, it’s also full of possibility. Everything we’ve faced so far has prepared us. We’ve learned to adapt, to lean on one another, to find strength in vulnerability. . . . senior year and life beyond will be unpredictable. And yes, terrifying at times. But it’s also thrilling. Because you’re ready. Ready to take risks, ready to fail and rise again, and ready to grow and change. And most importantly, you’re ready to support each other as you soar. To the Class of 2026, this is your moment.”
Blue Shirt Chapel – Charlie Heald
“I’ve been here for 15 years, and for a large part of that time, Blue Shirt Chapel made no sense to me. I mean, . . . why not give freshmen blue shirts? For 12 of those 15 years at Parish, I had an advantage in the form of an older sister . . . Ellie gave me the advantage of knowing what’s ahead. . . . [and] who’s ahead of me [such as her best friend Mira] . . . I don’t have a complex metaphor or allegory to explain it, but Mira could physically insert the emotion of happiness into you. . . . and every time she saw me walking along in the Great Hall, she would stop and give me a hug. As time went on, I began to avoid Mira’s hug. . . . I did it to fit in, to avoid embarrassment . . . my 6th-grade year, Mira sadly passed away. I had forcefully lost my chance at any more hugs – no remedy. It stung to live with the knowledge that I had pushed away one of the few truly altruistic people you will ever meet . . . When I received my Blue Shirt, I finally understood why we don’t give the shirt to freshmen. The shirt carries a weight to it. The reason why Mira could do what she wanted to do is because she knew who she was. Something a freshman definitely doesn’t know. [To the juniors], you’re not perfect as a senior, but you do understand who you are and, maybe more importantly, who you’re not. That's a unique senior experience. Use that. Use that knowledge of yourself to reach out to an underclassman, and help them understand who they are, as Mira tried to do for me. [To the underclassmen], do not act like I did with Mira and push someone away who is trying to help you. . . . Seniors can’t help if you turn them away. . . . Don’t focus on the shirt and be swallowed in hubris. Focus on each other. Engulf each other in hugs.”
Senior Dinner Blessing – Waylon Charles
“Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing us all together this evening. We come before you tonight with full hearts, grateful for the journey behind us, excited for what lies in our futures, and also maybe carrying some stress as we prepare for the next chapter. Lord, we thank you for the strength, grace and growth you’ve given us throughout these four years. We know that every good and perfect gift comes from you, our families who have supported us, our teachers who have challenged and believed in us, and the people you have given to walk beside us. As we share this meal and this moment, we ask that you be present among us. Fill this room with joy and reflection, and fill our hearts with courage and peace as we move forward. We pray for your guidance as we step into this new chapter of our lives. Help us use the gifts you’ve given us not just to succeed but to serve, always carrying with us the three tenets of Wisdom, Honor and Service that Parish has taught all of us. Let us be lights in the world, lifting others up and bringing glory to you in everything that we do. We dedicate this evening to you, Lord. May all that’s said, shared and celebrated tonight honor you. In your Holy Name we pray. Amen.”
Senior Dinner Address – Reese Jackson
“. . . Who am I? Who are you? Who are we as the Parish Senior class of 2025? . . . I am a lifer. . . . in Lower and Middle School, I was a soccer player with the infamous Heartbreakers! . . . Over the years, I’ve gathered countless labels . . . I’m sure many of you can relate . . . the roles we imagined for ourselves, the dreams we chased on the field, the court, the stage or even in the classroom, and the labels we picked up along the way. Even those that were handed to us before we understood what they meant. We've all tried on different versions of ourselves searching for the one that fits. . . . But if you asked anyone, ‘Who is Reese?’ the first thing out of their mouth would probably be, ‘a volleyball player,’ and for the longest time, that label was how I identified myself as well. . . . when that one thing that once defined you gets stripped away, you're left staring at the question: Who am I without it? . . . This label that I held onto so tightly, that at times I even hid behind, had slipped through my hands in an instant . . . . this very situation [with a season-ending injury] reshaped my understanding of identity and gifted me perspective . . . It helped me see not only myself, but also those around me in a different light, and to know that our identity doesn’t fall to the tangible labels we confine ourselves to. When I look around at my class, I see people who are so much more than the labels they’ve been given. . . . as we enter this next journey of our lives, class of 2025, I want to challenge you . . . Be bold enough to try out a new label. One that scares you, excites you or simply just feels right in the moment. . . . but in the end, your worth comes from the person you choose to be when you can’t rely on these labels. . . . We are stories still being written, voices still finding their pitch, souls still discovering their rhythms. Our identity is not static. It’s not confined by the labels we’ve worn or the roles we’ve played. It’s something dynamic, something we discover and redefine with every step we take. . . . when the world asks, “Who are you?” Let’s not respond with a label but with a life full of purpose, passion and authenticity as we face the unknown, embrace the possibilities and, above all, strive to be our truest, most authentic selves.”
“. . . Tonight is not just a dinner. It is a chance to pause and reflect, to look around you and celebrate the accomplishments we’ve had together. . . . this is the last chance of saying goodbye before hitting the spotlight. The last chance to say goodbye to the small moments that made the most of your time here. Many people will tell you to remember the big accomplishments, as those are the ones that count. But the small ones are the ones that shape them. The countless hours put in practicing on and off the field to then play under the Friday night lights; the innumerable amount of shots taken on the court before game time; the endless cheers and formations prepared before going to competition; and even the few stressful hours of fixing a broken rover set to complete an eight-minute obstacle course. All of these moments are behind the curtain, hidden from the audience. Tonight, I encourage each and every one of you to reflect on those moments. . . . let’s hold on to these memories. Not just the big victories, but the quiet ones that made it worthwhile. . . .”
Baccalaureate – Christopher Graham
“. . . To me, the class of 2025 represents individuality within a greater community. . . . Whether it is playing a sport that makes you smile and lose track of time, or an instrument that lets you express yourself in ways you never imagined, whatever it is, we all have something that motivates and encourages us. . . . Each and every one of us carries a story profoundly different from the person sitting beside you. The varied perspectives and the unique experiences endured became significant parts of our identities, and yet they contribute to and strengthen us as a class. . . . We have continually shown our determination and grit and now we have made it out the other side. . . . we all come together to form an amazing community that is full of love, care, respect and wisdom. . . . As permanent and influential members of that community, I encourage you to maintain the principled values that Parish has worked so hard to instill in us. As we meet new people and explore unknown environments, use these values as a map to help you
navigate the turbulent times sure to come, and treat those with the grace and kindness that I know is in every single one of us. . . . Stand strong as individuals, use the incredibly young and gifted minds you all possess, write the inspirational stories for others to follow, create unique art that captivates audiences, and lastly be the overall amazing people that you all are. . . . thank you all for being a part of my story and, more importantly, a part of the class of 2025.”
Commencement Invocation – Eva Talamini
“Dear God, we gather today with hearts full of gratitude and awe, standing at the threshold of a new chapter in our lives. Thank you for being with us every step of the way, for the moments of joy and the times of challenge that have shaped us into who we are today. As we reflect on our journey, we acknowledge the many blessings we've received – our families, friends, teachers and mentors who have supported and encouraged us. As we prepare to move forward into the next stage of our lives, we ask for Your continued guidance and wisdom. Help us to use the lessons we’ve learned here to serve others with integrity, kindness and a sense of purpose. May we be mindful of the opportunities we have to make a positive impact on the world around us, no matter where our paths lead. Lord, bless each graduate here today. Grant us the courage to face the challenges ahead, the humility to keep learning and the compassion to lift others up along the way. May we always remember the value of hard work, the importance of tenacity and the power of faith. In Your name, we pray. Amen.”
Commencement Welcome – Jimena Acuna
“. . . It’s been a blessing to be a part of our group that we’ve, over time, turned into a family. . . . there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. . . . but don’t forget to look back at that tunnel, the memories you made and the people you’ve met along the way. The reality is, once you reach that light, it might seem smaller than you expected. The true prize was always having the opportunity to get to it. . . . once you reach that light it doesn’t stop there. . . . Life doesn’t stop after one success; it simply evolves. So, embrace the fact that there’s always something new ahead. . . . The journey is continuous, and the real reward lies in enjoying each part of it, especially this one. Class of 2025, as it hits you that you’re minutes away from reaching your light from this tunnel, I want you to take a moment to think about the people who helped you along the way and made the experience enjoyable, and those who made it difficult as they have likely taught you something valuable about yourself and others. Each of these people has contributed to your growth, shaping who you are today. The experiences and relationships you’ve had will help you navigate the new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, for they are the foundation on which you will build the life you’re about to create!”
“ . . . I am standing at the edge of a horizon full of possibilities. And I know now that my story is not just my own, but a reflection of so many others here today. At some point, you may have felt like outsiders, like you didn’t quite belong. But today, we all belong. Today, we are not defined by the barriers we've crossed but by the futures we're about to create. . . . I’ve learned that my identity is not something I need to explain away. It is something I should celebrate. We all should celebrate – we come from a multitude of different backgrounds but, somehow, we have found community within each other. We have learned to love, listen and reflect . . . no matter what journey brought you to this moment, we all share in the culmination of years of hard work, resilience and growth. I encourage each of you to carry with you not just the knowledge you’ve gained, but also the compassion you’ve cultivated along the way. The world is forever changing, and it needs people who are willing to challenge old norms, who are unafraid to embrace differences and who are dedicated to lifting others along the way. I also want to thank the teachers and staff who have guided me through these years. . . . You’ve been more than educators; you’ve been mentors, champion and sometimes even a refuge when I needed someone to believe in me. You taught me that the real measure of a person’s character is not their skin color, sex or anything else that might define them, but the depth of their heart and the impact they have on the lives of others. . . . to my classmates, to my community, to my brothers and sisters of all backgrounds – today, let us not just celebrate the end of a chapter, but the beginning of a new one. Let us go forward with the knowledge that our stories are powerful. We are capable of greatness. And we are not defined by the barriers we’ve crossed but by the bridges we will build for those who come after us. Thank you, CLASS OF 2025 and one thing I can promise is that there will never be another class like us. . . .”
Commencement Faculty Speaker Introduction – Jade Palmer
“As I have gotten older, I have started to dislike public speaking more and more. I don’t know if it is because I imagine the ways in which people might hear the nervous shake in my voice, dwell on a stutter, or the countless other judgments people are quick to cast. But, I know that if I was expressing this growing fear to Mr. Savage, he would probably just make that scrunched face he makes when something is BS, scoff and say ‘who cares if you mess up or stutter? Guess what kid, the sun will come out tomorrow!’ . . . There is something so profound and important about the power of perspective. We, as humans, do not seem to be wired to embrace other perspectives on our own; and we don’t think about something from a different angle until we do. I didn’t look at a lot of things with a different perspective, until I did. And I did, because of Mr. Savage. . . . it takes a special teacher and person to make the impact he has on all his students, past, present and future. . . . it is my honor to introduce you all to one of my favorite teachers: the One and Only, Mr. Craig Savage.”
Commencement Faculty Charge to the Graduates – Craig Savage
“. . . I’ve had the pleasure of teaching nearly the entirety of this senior class and advising 14 of them over four years. And YET, they STILL asked me to speak today. Seniors, thank you. I am honored. . . .
“While this feels like the end, like you climbed the mountain, like you’ve accomplished something grand…well…we hope your goal wasn’t to peak in high school. You’re not done yet. You see, this is a commencement speech. To commence, to begin the next stage of your life. You’ve only just reached base camp. The real climb awaits you. The chance to make a significant impact lies in what you do next. . . . You have the chance to explore, create and ponder things that have never been considered, and the only limitations are the ones you place upon yourself. Make sure to get behind the curtain and not limit yourself to the prescribed curriculum. . . . Reach further than that. Climb higher. We want to see where you can go. . .
“As you stand at this base camp, you carry with you the lessons instilled in you, rooted in our school’s tenets of Wisdom, Honor and Service. I hope they guide you to success in a purpose-driven life. Success that you alone get to define. It isn't solely about reaching the summit (spoiler alert: there’s never just one), it’s also about embracing the journey and the person you become during the ascent. Because once you reach the top, you see all the other peaks still to explore. . . .The chaos of life doesn’t change. We do. We keep hiking up new hills and carrying that pack but along the way, we’re filling it with the tools we need to get even further and we’re learning to adjust to all the challenges we’ll encounter. . . . I came across a poem about a leaf being blown about by the wind. Helpless to affect its destiny, the leaf eventually gets pulverized into dust. It's not a very uplifting metaphor for life, but it’s accurate - the wind is going to blow. You just have to decide how you are going to respond. Will you let life toss you around like a leaf? Or will you be a sailboat? Using the very winds and storms that challenge you to propel you forward? . . . You have tools, skills and knowledge at your disposal. You control your destiny. You choose which course you’ll take, how you’re going to get there and who you’re inviting on the trip. When things don’t go your way, and often they won’t, it’s frustrating, uncertain and scary. That’s okay. A little fear is healthy. It keeps you safe to heed the warning signs. But in excess, fear can be your biggest impediment to progress. . . . There’s always a naysayer telling you that you can’t, you shouldn’t, don’t risk it. . . . but what happens when that naysayer is you? When doubts creep in? That’s when you’ve got to dig a little deeper. There’s a saying, ‘A boat is safe in the harbor, but that’s not why it’s a boat.’ . . . it’s time for you to leave the harbor . . . When the wind is at your back, will you have the courage to fully unfurl your sails and take maximum advantage, throwing caution to the wind? Or will you reef them out of fear? Some people are afraid to succeed because it pushes them into unknown territory, but that’s the place where true discoveries are found. And what happens when you hit life’s doldrums? When the wind doesn’t blow at all? You’re stuck – it’s hard to move forward. . . . Will you take stock, mend your sails and take on provisions while keeping your eye on the horizon? And when it takes longer than you thought, will you get out the oars and start to row? Are you willing to spend the energy, get sweaty and dirty, and exhaust yourself to keep moving forward? Or, if all else fails, are you humble enough and brave enough to send out an SOS for help? Inevitably, there will be storms that blow you far off course, threaten to swamp your boat, sink you to the bottom or smash you against the rocks. In those moments, you’ll have choices. You can swim ashore, build a new boat or adjust your course. You just might find that this new, unintended destination is where you were meant to be all along. But no matter where you land, the journey continues. . . . I think you’ll find that the person who sets out on that journey will not be the same person who arrives at the next destination. . . . And don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle. Everyone's on their own path. Your journey is uniquely yours. . . . I’m going to leave you with a final thought from the poet Paulo Coelho who said, ‘Maybe the journey isn’t about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.’ . . . That truly is my hope for you . . .”
Commencement Farewell – Micah Hughes
“. . . We have the privilege of saying that we are done with high school. . . . What happens next? How are we supposed to feel? . . . What does it mean to be an adult? I’ve spoken to this group of kids, I’ve seen their “cooking skills” in a few Culinary Classes and I can only pray they’ll have a healthy diet come August. When do we grow up? We are leaving the nest, and even after all this preparation, I’m not sure I know how to fly. And yet, the preparation was not for nothing. We know how to ask questions. We know how to speak up – loudly at that – to stand our ground. . . . Our minds are more capable than we may think and have the capacity for much more than we can imagine. We will learn about what matters in the grand scheme of things and what doesn’t. We will learn to love ourselves and the people around us. And you know, maybe one day we’ll learn why proofs were so important in Pre-Cal . . . Maybe figure out how to get that little sophistication point on our English essays . . . We will learn all of these things, presumably in the most chaotic and ridiculous way possible, but we will learn. We always do. . . . But this next step will require confidence in our own expertise, in our own individuality. We have our mutual foundation, but we are about to blossom into totally different trees, growing in all sorts of strange directions with their roots all tangled up. . . . Let all that you do be done in love. And let yourself feel and grow without shame . . .”
Jimena Acuna
Satvik Akula
Jesse Aaron Alter
Sawyer Anderson
Leonardo Bonfim Araujo
Andrew Ford Ashmore
Cecilia Clare Averitt
Blair Amanda Bassman
Richard Batz
Kaitlyn Bialkowski
Noah Avi Brown
Griffin Buss
Griffin Pierce Chambers
Waylon Hunter Charles
Bhavika Chigurupati
Evangeline Isabelle Chronis
Jayden James Cleary
Liam Roy Clements
Claire Cohen
Sydney Diane Colter
Reese Abigael Cotten
Drayson Kalil Crane
Campbell William Crombie
Dawud Jibri Crooms
Paul Dalcour
Carson Andrew Darby
Kendra May Denton
Katherine Gammon Duffie
Levyn Einstein
George Wilson Emanuelson
Bryson E Fields
Dalton James Fleeger
Ryan Thomason French
Grant Friedman
Samantha Gold
Zach Howard Goldminz
Ben Goldstein
Christopher Riley Graham
Alyson Helene Grohmann
Jonathan Buck Grossfeld
Jade DeNae Hall-Wright
Cooper Stephan Hardeman
Charles Townsend Heald
Ashton Bryant Hillman
Benjamin Hughes
Micah Hughes
Reese McKenzie Jackson
Nicholas Peter Jacoby
Jacob Flynn Kanewske
Saketh Varma Kankipati
Eliza Jane Keith
Sophia Kinder
Ruthika Sai Kodali
Taran Sid Koduri
Anna Kaye Kronick
Michelle Julia Kurniali
Maren Alexandra Landgarten
Eliana Michelle Lemeshev
Sonya Yael Levy
Remi Isabella Linderman
Mariah Alizae Loera Urbina
Laela Nicole Lopez
Brian Luna
Jonathan Major
Olivia Brooke Marcus
Michael Moss Mccaig
Jake Austin McDonald
Elizabeth Mikaela Michael
Harleigh Grace Mills
Taurean Mitchell
Jonas William Morash
Ava Jaymes Obeney
Avner Jay O'Sullivan
Jade Palmer
Daniel Parker
Dev Patel
Thomas Ogilvie Paterson
Reed Nilles Pearson
Cole Madison Prater
Landon Pratt
Daniela Quiroga
Adam Park Roth
Sara Rachel Rousso
Natalie Morgan Rubin
Jackson Guy Sanford
Courtney Schultz
Garrett Todd Sedberry
Zachary Harry Shapiro
Tyler Benjamin Shaw
Rayhan Sidi
Alexis Eden Silverman
Abigail Singer
Jacob Paul Champion Staveteig
Guy Samuel Stern
Noah Harris Stern
Kate Susanne Swartzwelder
Eva Marie Talamini
Melanie R Tierney
Jonathan Beckham Tompkins
Meredith Leigh Walker
Preston Jordan Ward
Nicholas Anthony Wheeler
Jonathan Michael Whitaker
Kaitlyn Whitehurst
Martin Hurley Wiker
Tyler Hendrix Wing
Richard Garrison Worthy
Demir Yildirim
Sebastian Zapata
Congratulations to the 109 members of our 19th graduating class on their college acceptances. We celebrate our graduates, who have grown in Wisdom, Honor and Service, as they look toward the future as bold leaders and creative learners set to impact our complex global society.
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Abilene Christian University
Endowed Scholarship
TEG Award
University Award
Adelphi University
Dean's Award
American University
Arizona State University*
Living and Learning Scholarship
New American University Dean's Scholarship
New American University Provost's Scholarship
Auburn University*
Academic Charter Scholarship
Academic Heritage Scholarship
Academic Presidential Scholarship
True Blue Scholarship
Austin College
Austin Community College*
Babson College
Barnard College
Baylor University
Distinction Award
Belmont University
Academic Merit Scholarship
Boston University
Bryant University
Athletic Scholarship
Vice President Award
Bucknell University
Athletic Scholarship
Butler University
Academic Merit Scholarship
California Polytechnic State University
California Northstate University
California State UniversityBakersfield
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Presidential Scholarship
Chapman University
Clark University
Academic Merit Scholarship
Clemson University
Colgate University
College of Charleston
Academic Merit Scholarship
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines*
President's Scholarship
Provost Award
Colorado State University
Green & Gold Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago
Dean's Scholarship
Faculty Recognition Award
Columbia University
Concordia University Texas
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas College
Denison University Alumni Award
Drexel University
A. J. Drexel Scholarship
Duke University
East Texas A&M University
Elon University
College Fellows Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Emory University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University
Presidential Scholarship
Florida State University
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
Fordham University
Franklin and Marshall College
F&M Merit Scholarship
Furman University
Bell Tower Scholarship
Gettysburg College 1832 Founders Scholarship
Grand Canyon University
Hampden-Sydney College
Garnet & Grey Scholarship
Hendrix College
Tuition Advantage Scholarship
Hofstra University
Houston Community College
Howard University
HU Leadership Scholarship
Indiana University Bloomington*
Dean's Scholarship
Kansas State University
Kenyon College
Presidential Scholarship
Lake Forest College
Southwest Scholarship
Jewish Theological Seminary -List College
Studies Scholarship
Louisiana State University
Academic Scholars Non-Resident Award
Transformation Merit Non-Resident Award
Louisiana State University -Shreveport
Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship
Loyola University New Orleans Rising Artist Award
McMurry University Trustee Scholarship
McPherson College
Miami University
Dean's Scholar
Red Hawk Excellence Scholarship
Michigan State University 1855 Scholarship
Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship
Mississippi State University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Montana State University
Morehead State University
Morehouse College
Alumni Association Scholarship
New York University
Newman University
Academic Merit Scholarship
Athletic Scholarship Jet Community Award
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Academic Merit Scholarship
Shark Success Scholarship
Oberlin College
Oklahoma State University*
Engineering Initiative Scholarship
Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship
Oregon State University
Provost Scholarship
Ouachita Baptist University
Dean's Athletic Scholarship
Paul Quinn College
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State Discover Award
Pepperdine University
George Pepperdine Achievement Award
Point Park University
Prairie View A & M University
Athletic Scholarship
Purdue University*
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Garnet Baltimore Scholarship
Rhodes College
ED Grant
Rhodes Accel Grant
Rhodes Award Scholarship
Rochester Institute of Technology
Presidential Scholarship
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Academic Merit Scholarship
Catapult Award
Merit & Endeavor Scholarship
Rutgers University
Camden Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Dean's Scholarship
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Clara University*
Sarah Lawrence College
SCAD: Savannah College of Art & Design*
Achievement Scholarship
Honors Scholarship
Student Recognition Award
Schreiner University
Southern Maine Community College
Southern Methodist University*
Access SMU Scholarship
BBA Scholar
Discovery Scholarship
Distinguished Scholarship
Lyle UG Engineering Scholar
Provost Scholarship
Second Century Scholarship
Southwestern College
Southwestern University
Ruter Scholar Award
St. Edward's University
Academic Merit Scholarship
St. John's University
Explore New York Award
Scholastic Excellence Scholarship
St. John's University
St. Lawrence University
Stephen F Austin State University
Stetson University
Stony Brook University
Sul Ross State University
Syracuse University
Tarleton State University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Regents Scholarship
Texas Christian University*
AddRan Academic Achievement
Scholarship
Connection Champion Scholar
Deans Scholarship
Faculty Scholarship
Founder Scholarship
Inclusive Excellence Scholarship
Purple and White Scholarship
TCU Scholarship
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Presidential Merit Scholarship
Texas Woman's University
Dean's Scholarship
The Catholic University of America
Tougaloo College Athletic Scholarship
Trinity University
Trustee's Scholarship
Tufts University
Tulane University*
Academic Recognition Award
Founders Award
The University of Alabama Crimson Legends Award
Out-of-State Merit Scholarship
University of Arizona*
Athletic Scholarship Excellence Award
Non-Resident Excellence Award
Additional Scholarships Earned
Folds of Honor Scholarship
University of Arkansas*
Non-Resident Tuition Award
University at Buffalo Regents Scholarship
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Riverside Achievement Scholarship
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz Undergraduate Dean's Award
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado Boulder Academic Merit Scholarship
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
Academic Merit Scholarship
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
Rocky Mountain Scholar
University of Florida
University of Georgia Classic Scholarship
University of Hawaii at Manoas Athletic Scholarship
University of Houston
University of Iowa
University of the Incarnate Word Academic Merit Scholar
The University of Kansas KU Excellence Scholarship
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
Oral Roberts University Athletic Scholarship
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Foundation Genesis III Scholarship
St. Mary's University Santa Maria Scholarship
St. Michael's College Athletic Scholarship
Allen and Linda Meyer Award for the Outstanding Graduate
Mary Loving Blair Foundation Award
Beasley Family Foundation Award
Rev. Jerry D. Godwin Religious Leadership Award
Karl Reiss Award
Paul Forrest Dixon Engineering Award
sySTEMs Engineering Award
sySTEMs Technology Award
President's Scholarship
University of Miami*
Canes Achievement Scholarship
President's Scholarship
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The University of Mississippi*
Academic Non-Resident Merit Scholarship
Academic Success Scholarship
Eagle Scout Scholarship
University of Missouri Columns Award
Mark Twain Award Scholarship Non-Resident Academic Enrichment Award
University of Nebraska
Husker Heritage Tuition Scholarship
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The University of New Mexico
Athletic Scholarship
Freshmen Lobo Undergraduate Tuition Waiver
University of North Texas
The University of Oklahoma*
Alumni Legacy Honor Scholarship Award of Excellence Scholarship
O-K-U Non-Resident Tuition Award
University of Oregon
Apex Scholarship
Minds Move Mountains Scholarship
The University of Rhode Island
University Scholarship
University of Rochester
Dean's Scholarship
Whipple Science and Research Scholarship
University of San Francisco Dons and Horizon Scholarships
The University of the South
University of South Carolina
Academic Achievement Award
Scholarship Award for Dance
School of Music Talent Scholarship
University of South Florida
University of St Andrews
The University of Tampa Presidential Merit Scholarship
The University of Tennessee
The University of Texas at Austin*
The University of Texas at Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Toledo
Academic Scholarship
University of Utah
University of Vermont
Presidential Scholarship
University of Washington
University of Wyoming
Brown & Gold Commitment
Virginia Commonwealth University
Provost Scholarship
Washington State University
Cougar Award
Wayne State University
Athletic Scholarship
Wofford College
Xavier University of Louisiana
Affordability Grant
GAP Grant
Youngstown State University
HONORS/ SPECIAL PROGRAMS ACCEPTANCES
ANDREW FORD ASHMORE
The University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering
DAWUD JIBRI CROOMS
Morehouse College, Howard Thurman Honors Program
DALTON JAMES FLEEGER
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
JACOB FLYNN KANEWSKE
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
COLLEGE ATHLETES
SAWYER ANDERSON University of Arizona
RICHARD BATZ Southwestern University
JAYDEN JAMES CLEARY Santa Barbara City College
DRAYSON KALIL CRANE Morehead State University
SAKETH VARMA KANKIPATI
Nova Southeastern University, BS/DO Direct Entry Medical Program
NATALIE MORGAN RUBIN
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
RAYHAN SIDI
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
KATE SUSANNE SWARTZWELDER
Auburn University Honors College
MEREDITH LEIGH WALKER
The University of Texas at Austin, Plan II Honors Program
KAITLYN WHITEHURST
Texas Christian University , John V. Roach Honors College
JACKSON GUY SANFORD Denison University
PRESTON JORDAN WARD
Texas State University
NICHOLAS ANTHONY WHEELER University of New Mexico
MARTIN HURLEY WIKER
Hampden-Sydney College
PAUL DALCOUR Tougaloo College
CARSON ANDREW DARBY Ouachita Baptist University
BRYSON E FIELDS Bryant University
REESE MCKENZIE JACKSON California State UniversityBakersfield
MARIAH ALIZAE LOERA URBINA Prairie View A&M University
LAELA NICOLE LOPEZ
Stephen F Austin State University
JONATHAN MAJOR
Wayne State University
TAUREAN MITCHELL Paul Quinn College
LANDON PRATT
Missouri University of Science & Technology
COLLEGE ARTISTS*
EVANGELINE ISABELLE CHRONIS University of South Carolina
SYDNEY DIANE COLTER
Texas Christian University
GEORGE WILSON EMANUELSON Rutgers University
RYAN THOMASON FRENCH
Indiana University
JADE DENAE HALL-WRIGHT
Savannah College of Art and Design
ELIZA JANE KEITH
Savannah College of Art and Design
ELIANA MICHELLE LEMESHEV
Savannah College of Art and Design
KAITLYN WHITEHURST
Texas Christian University
SEBASTIAN ZAPATA
Sarah Lawrence College
Bryant University
California State University-Bakersfield
Hampden-Sydney College
Montana State University
Ouachita Baptist University
Rutgers University
Santa Barbara City College
The University of New Mexico
Tougaloo College
Wayne State University
WHAT IS A “LIFER?” A student who has spent 12 or more years at Parish. But, more than that, a “Lifer” represents the support, comfort and challenge that is the Parish family, evident throughout the entire student body, prekindergarten through 12th grade. Over the past 19 graduating classes, Parish has had 450 Lifers
Here we feature our 29 Lifers from the Class of 2025!
(Left to Right)
Front Row: Kendra Denton, Kate Swartzwelder, Alyson Grohmann, Ellie Michael, Evangeline Chronis, Sydney Colter, Kate Duffie, Cici Averitt , Reese Jackson, Harleigh Mills, Reese Cotten
2nd Row: Dev Patel, Jack Whitaker, Taran Koduri, Christopher Graham, Liam Clements, Jacob Kanewske, Daniel Parker, Ryan French
3rd Row: Cole Prater, Reed Pearson, Charlie Heald, Campbell Crombie, Griffin Chambers
Back Row: Tyler Shaw, Ben Hughes, Jake McDonald, Dalton Fleeger, Beckham Tompkins
